Psychobehavioral treatment in cardiac rehabilitation.

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Journal Article (Review)

This article reviews the empirical evidence for the use of behavioral and psychological therapies in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary disease. Exercise training, Type A modification, psychological counseling, smoking cessation, and dietary modification are considered. It is concluded that psychobehavioral therapies offer considerable promise to coronary patients in improving quality and quantity of life.

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Duke Authors

Blumenthal, James Alan
Jiang, Wei

Cited Authors

Blumenthal, JA; Wei, J

Published Date

May 1993

Published In

Cardiology Clinics

Volume / Issue

11 / 2

Start / End Page

323 - 331

PubMed ID

8508457

Pubmed Central ID

8508457

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0733-8651

Language

Conference Location

Netherlands